Human Resources

We manage the City's workforce, recruit diverse talent, and ensure the well-being of its employees.

Human Resources

We manage the City's workforce, recruit diverse talent, and ensure the well-being of its employees.

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Visit the City Career Center

Discover your next opportunity at the City Career Center. Your hub for free support, career coaching, and hiring connections.Learn more about the City Career Center

Work for the City

Make a meaningful impact on our SF residents. Apply for City jobs that align with your skills, interests, and career goals.

Job class and pay

View job classes and pay rates for the City and County of San Francisco.

Access SF | My Portal

Easy access to employee services and information for City employees.

Career Transition Resources

Career resources to support employees impacted by layoffs or employment releases.

Calendar

Full calendar

UPCOMING CALENDAR

April 13

April13

Event

City Job Interview Practice and Preparation

Monday, April 13, 2026

11:00 am

April 14

April14

Event

Disability Employment Resources

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

10:00 am

April 16

April16

Event

Civil Services Exams Process

Thursday, April 16, 2026

2:00 pm

April 22

April22

Event

Building Careers with Purpose and Pride

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

2:00 pm

PAST CALENDAR

April 09

April09

Event

Resume Writing

Thursday, April 09, 2026

2:00 pm

April 02

April02

Event

Getting Started: Applying for a City Job

Thursday, April 02, 2026

2:00 pm

News

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Mayor Lurie Announces Appointments of Civic Leaders to City OrganizationsMarch 6, 2026

Mayor Lurie Announces Appointments to San Francisco Committees, CommissionsFebruary 27, 2026

Mayor Lurie Announces Appointment of New Fire, Human Services, and Library CommissionersJanuary 23, 2026

Mayor Lurie Appoints Derrick Lew Police Chief, Marks New Generation of Leadership for Police DepartmentDecember 4, 2025

Mayor Lurie Appoints Sherrice Dorsey-Smith as Executive Director of San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their FamiliesOctober 16, 2025

Mayor Lurie Announces Appointment of Dr. Diana Aroche to Lead Department of Status of WomenSeptember 25, 2025

Services

Applicants

Exam information

Find information about exams, including specific details on public safety exams.

Examination results

Look up test results by total scores and ranks.

Get ready for your in-person exam

Know what to bring for testing and what to expect during your visit.

Interests and career pathways

The City has a job for every interest and ability! Explore the pathways.

Request an accommodation

The City helps job applicants by offering extra support to make the hiring process fair for everyone.

Search permanent civil service appointments

View recent appointments by department, date, class, and name.

Employees

Employee benefits

Learn about the benefits for most City employees.

File an appeal with the Civil Service Commission

If you do not agree with a decision related to the City's merit system, you can file an appeal.

Request an accommodation for employees

Under California and federal law, employees may take unpaid, job-protected leave as a form of reasonable accommodation when needed due to an employee's qualifying disability.

What is Equal Employment Opportunity and how to file a claim

File a claim if you think you've faced unequal treatment based on your identity.

Workers' Compensation

Benefit for City workers injured on the job.

Visit our office

Explore the City career center, apply to positions, complete pre-employment requirements, and more.Start your City career today!

Resources

Appeal to the HR Director

Complete this form to submit your appeal.

Employee layoff information

The Department of Human Resources oversees citywide layoffs and ensures Civil Service Rules and policies are applied consistently and respectfully.

Career Transition Resources

(April - June 2026) The Department of Human Resources offers the following career resources to support City and County of San Francisco employees impacted by layoffs or employment releases. Services will be offered virtually or in-person at the City Career Center in Room 110 City Hall.

Labor relations

Classification and Compensation

The City organizes its jobs into classifications. Compensation and benefits are set by agreements with employee unions and by the City’s laws.

Exceptions to the order of layoff

View requests and changes to the layoff order for jobs that need special skills, as approved by the Human Resources director.

Labor agreements with the City and County of San Francisco (MOUs)

View Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between labor unions and the City.

Personal Service Contract Requests

Proposed agreements with people, companies, agencies, and organizations that provide services for the City.

Notices and reports

DHR reports

Workplace reports managed by DHR.

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